Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1985
Sarah, Plain and Tall
By Patricia MacLachlan · Book #1 in the Sarah, Plain and Tall Saga series
A young girl and her brother await the arrival of a potential stepmother from Maine, who may bring much-needed change to their lives on the prairie.
112 pages· 8,388 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 92,131 ratings
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Summary: In the late 1800s, young Anna and her brother Caleb eagerly await the arrival of Sarah, a woman from Maine answering their father's ad for a wife. As Sarah steps into their prairie life, the children wonder if she will fill the void left by their mother. Will Sarah's presence bring the warmth and love they crave, or will she leave them longing once more? This tender tale explores themes of hope, belonging, and the bonds that make a family.


